Senior Architectural Technician

Manpower Group (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 120,347,000 - 123,213,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Senior Architectural Technician to support design development for major national infrastructure projects in Reading. The role covers concept through detailed design within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring delivery to UK Building Regulations and standards.

The ideal candidate will hold ARB/RIBA Part II qualification with at least 2 years post‑graduate experience, progress toward Part III, and strong Revit/AutoCAD skills in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• ARB/RIBA Part II qualification as a minimum requirement.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience in an architectural practice or consultancy.
• Progression towards ARB/RIBA Part III professional registration.
• Experience working on concept design and feasibility projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience within regulated sectors would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs and technical solutions across project stages.
• Support concept design development and feasibility studies.
• Produce high-quality design and technical documentation.
• Work within a QA‑assured design environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design challenges.
• Contribute to design reviews and stakeholder presentations.
• Support sustainable and innovative design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and relevant standards.
• Assist with planning and approvals where required.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Regulated sectors experience

Education

ARB/RIBA Part II qualification

Progression towards ARB/RIBA Part III

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Other design software

Job description

Senior Architectural Technician

Reading
£42.00 - £43.00 per hour
40 hour working week
6 Month contract

Are you an ambitious Architectural Assistant (Part II) looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure projects that will have a lasting impact across the UK?

Our client is one of the world's leading engineering, design and project delivery consultancies, delivering complex programmes across infrastructure, transportation, energy, defence and the built environment. With a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and sustainability, they provide employees with the opportunity to work on landmark projects alongside some of the industry's leading professionals. As part of a multidisciplinary design team, you will play a key role

in the delivery of building and services designs for a critical national infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part II Architectural Assistant who is progressing towards professional registration and is keen to develop their technical, design and project delivery expertise in a highly regulated environment.

The Role

Working within the project's design function, you will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of architectural solutions from concept through to detailed design. You'll be trusted to work independently on complex design tasks, contribute to work package delivery and collaborate closely with engineers, project managers and key stakeholders across the programme. Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing architectural designs and technical solutions across various project stages
• Supporting concept design development and feasibility studies
• Producing high-quality design and technical documentation
• Working within a QA-assured design environment
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design challenges
• Contributing to design reviews and stakeholder presentations
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable and innovative design solutions
• Ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations and relevant standards
• Assisting with planning and approval processes where required

About You

We're interested in speaking with candidates who are passionate about design excellence and are looking to build their careers on some of the UK's most complex and rewarding projects. You will ideally have:

• ARB/RIBA Part II qualification
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience within an architectural practice or consultancy environment
• Progression towards ARB/RIBA Part III professional registration
• Experience working on concept design and feasibility projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Experience within regulated sectors would be advantageous

Technical Skills

Experience using:

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Other relevant architectural design software

Knowledge of:

• UK Building Regulations
• Planning processes and approvals
• Sustainable design principles
• Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

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